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moddb.com

contentLow RiskNeutraleng · global
68
AI Score
ModDB is a comprehensive hub for game mods and development resources, serving a global community with downloads, tutorials, forums, and updates for user-generated content.
game_moddingcommunity_platformcontent_aggregatorad_supportedlong_standing
Overall score
68
Confidence 85%
SEO score
65
average
AI content prob.
10%
Higher = more AI
Domain age
24 years
mature · Est. 2002
8

Risk & compliance

Verdict: Neutral
ModDB is a reliable platform with strong community roots and content, but issues like poor mobile optimization and high ad intrusiveness hold it back from higher recommendation, making it suitable for users tolerant of these drawbacks.
Risk level
low
No malware signals detected in provided data, domain registration is stable until 2036, and the site uses reputable tech like Cloudflare and Google Analytics, though ad intrusiveness poses minor usability risks.
Trust level
medium
The site has a 24-year domain age, uses HTTPS, and is hosted on Cloudflare, indicating stability and security, but high ad density and lack of mobile viewport may reduce user trust and experience.
Malware risk
None detected
Ad intrusiveness
high
Risk types
ad intrusivenessmobile usability issues
4

Content & positioning

AI content prob.
10%
The content shows natural variation in titles and descriptions, such as 'The American Civil War Mod: Revived 4.0' and 'Half-Life: Lemmings v1.0 Release', with specific details and community-focused language that lacks the uniformity or keyword stuffing typical of AI-generated text.
Content quality
medium
Main topics
game developmentmoddingdownloadscommunitytutorials
Positioning
ModDB positions itself as a leading platform for game mods and development resources, catering to a niche audience with extensive user-generated content and community engagement.
Update frequency
high
5

Tech & experience

Tech stack
CloudflareGoogle Analytics
HTTPS
Enabled
Mobile friendly
poor
UX rating
average
Page structure
clear
6

SEO & traffic

SEO score
65
Traffic potential
medium
Keyword strategy
structured
Keyword optimization
Current focus
gamesmodsdownloadsdevelopmentcommunity
Missing opportunities
game mod tutorialsbest mods 2024modding toolsLinux gaming modsMac game development
Quick wins Fast results
optimize meta description for moddingadd mobile viewport tagimprove H2 tags with keywordsreduce ad density for better UXupdate page structure for SEO
Improve mobile responsiveness and refine keyword targeting to enhance SEO and user experience.
Keyword analysis is based on page content inference, not actual search ranking data. For reference only.
7

Business model

Category
content
Model
Ad-supported content platform with community features and potential for premium services or partnerships.
Monetization
adssponsored contentaffiliate links
Profit potential
medium
9

Strengths & weaknesses

Advantages
+Long domain age and established reputation
+Strong community engagement and user-generated content
+Structured keyword strategy with clear focus on modding and games
+HTTPS enabled for secure browsing
+High update frequency with fresh content
Disadvantages
Poor mobile friendliness without viewport tag
High ad density that may disrupt user experience
Limited tech stack with basic analytics only
Potential SEO gaps in meta optimization and H2 tags
Lack of recent last_updated data for content freshness
11

Overall assessment

Overall score
68/ 100
The site scores well in technical aspects like HTTPS and domain age, and content quality is medium with high update frequency, but SEO is average due to mobile issues and ad density, trust is medium with low risk, and business potential is moderate, resulting in an overall score reflecting its mature but improvable state.
Growth potential
medium
Recommendations
1Implement mobile viewport for better responsiveness
2Reduce ad density to improve user experience
3Optimize meta tags and H2 headings for SEO
4Expand keyword targeting to include trending mod topics
5Update page structure to enhance navigation and content discovery
12

Server & security

Response time
5934 ms
IP address
104.26.12.171
CDN
Cloudflare
SSL expires
Jun 14, 2026
Security headers
CSPframe-ancestors 'self' moddb.c…
HSTSmax-age=63072000
X-FrameSAMEORIGIN
X-Content-Typenosniff
DNS records
A
104.26.12.171172.67.70.78104.26.13.171
MX
1 aspmx.l.google.com5 alt2.aspmx.l.google.com10 aspmx2.googlemail.com
NS
val.ns.cloudflare.comdale.ns.cloudflare.com
TXT
brave-ledger-verification=f9d7729ad5d4b051122e23749a0aec6fdf63e1aeaaf63eb090e7809a4db0ce3egoogle-site-verification=MT_WDct22Gki-FofqCBoCW89naCMg3Z7VMClulR9VLkfacebook-domain-verification=8kg6gawxfuxoglg29zm2h2w3q3e415
Tech data updated 4h ago
3

Domain background

Domain age
24 years
Registrar
Cloudflare, Inc.
Created
2002-01-17T11:00:27Z
Expires
2036-01-17T11:00:27Z
Last updated
unknown
Site stage
mature
Analyzed April 10, 2025 · Report ID: bb587ff1